Friends of Heights Library Launches Art Contest

The FRIENDS of the Heights Libraries is hosting a community art contest as way to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the footbridge’s grand opening at and the new .

People who are 18 and older are welcome to submit one piece of original artwork in any medium, but following a theme — The artwork must be two-dimensional, and be 2 x 3 feet or smaller, according to a press release from the FRIENDS. Contestants have until Sept. 30 to register and submit their work, but only 30 pieces will be accepted.

The entries will be exhibited at the café at Lee Road Library, and the community will be the judge. The work will be featured in October, and library visitors will be given one voting ballot for each dollar spent at the café. The winner will receive a cash prize of $150 and be announced in November.

For more details, email to friends@heightslibrary.org or call 216-932-3600 #299. All proceeds benefit the libraries’ facilities, resources, services and programs. The FRIENDS reserve the right to sell the winning piece, according to the press release.